Payne New Munster Team Manager

Munster's outstanding full-back for the past number of years Shaun Payne moves 'upstairs' in the Munster set up

35 year-old Payne has been appointed full time Team Manager with Jerry Holland remaining on in an advisory capacity. Payne will continue to play rugby at club level with UL Bohemians.

With at least ten of the squad expected to be unavailable to coach Declan Kidney until their involvement with Ireland in the World Cup is ended, Munster have named an extended squad (35) for the coming season.